Folders

Functionality in the different folder types

Simple folder

These folders are like Windows Explorer folders. The main difference from and advantage over Windows Explorer folders is that Interaxo folders can be shared with all project team members, and have version tracking for the files.

In a simple folder you can:

add files

create simple folders

create active folders with or without workflow

Tip: You can copy one entire folder structure from Windows Explorer into Interaxo.

Active folder

This folder type makes it possible to add additional data and information to the files, known as an entry.

We recommend using active folders to ensure a good structure and the retrieval of files. You can sort, group, filter and search for metadata related to your files. You can also gather several files which belong together in the same entry.

In an active folder you can:

Create entries with attached files

Add comments to entries

Action logs, distribution logs about e.g. who edited or deleted a file etc.

You should use an active folder for, for example:

Drawings which contain data such as drawing number, type, title and revision number

All documents you would like to be searchable in a simpler way than only by its file name.

Active folder with workflow

Blue folder with arrows. The active folder with a workflow works the same way as an active folder. The difference is that this folder type also supports a workflow process. Examples of when an active folder with workflow will be useful:

Approving drawings

Deviations

Change orders

Case clarifications

Attesting travel expenses

Contract approval

In an active folder with a workflow, there are steps which describe the process that the entries/files are undergoing.

BIM folder

BIM folders are available in Interaxo Pro. This folder type is used for storing BIM files (.ifc). It includes a viewer for IFC.